Valentine

Edner's only true family

Valentine

Edner's only true family

Valentine Loves Ender Unstintingly

Valentine is Ender's older and only sister. She is ten years old and is highly intelligent for the average kid. While everyone in Ender's life secretly sees him as a freak, she doesn't. She cares for Ender more than anyone, even his parents. When Graff is speaking to Ender and he says "Valentine loves me" (Card 26), Graff tells him "With all her heart. Completely, unstintingly, she's devoted to you, and you adore her" (Card 26).

She is his Guardian Angel

She helps protect Ender from Peter, Ender's Jealous bigger brother. Even though Peter is also smart he wasn't chosen by the I.F. Ender has been watched far longer than he has so he bullies Ender. Valentine keeps Peter in check when he wants to hurt Ender. When Peter threatens to kill them both, Valentine says "You don't mean any of it. And you know why... Because you want to be in government someday. You want to be elected. And they won't let you... Especially because of the secret letter i've put in my secret file, which will be opened in the event of my death" (Card 19).

She is too kind

Valentine was the first of her siblings to be watched by the I.F. They noticed her extravagant intellect but, she wouldn't hurt a fly so the I.F. moved on to Peter.

She is Ender's stronghold

While the I.F observed Ender for years the noticed Valentine was the only one that loved him. When the I.F. officials are discussing about Ender they say "The sister is our weak link. He really loves her" (Card 20). They knew she would make Ender second guess about leaving for battle school. Her unconditional love made Ender feel safe in a way.

She is his Guardian Angel

She helps protect Ender from Peter, Ender's Jealous bigger brother. Even though Peter is also smart he wasn't chosen by the I.F. Ender has been watched far longer than he has so he bullies Ender. Valentine keeps Peter in check when he wants to hurt Ender. When Peter threatens to kill them both, Valentine says "You don't mean any of it. And you know why... Because you want to be in government someday. You want to be elected. And they won't let you... Especially because of the secret letter i've put in my secret file, which will be opened in the event of my death" (Card 19).

She is too kind

Valentine was the first of her siblings to be watched by the I.F. They noticed her extravagant intellect but, she wouldn't hurt a fly so the I.F. moved on to Peter.

She is Ender's stronghold

While the I.F observed Ender for years the noticed Valentine was the only one that loved him. When the I.F. officials are discussing about Ender they say "The sister is our weak link. He really loves her" (Card 20). They knew she would make Ender second guess about leaving for battle school. Her unconditional love made Ender feel safe in a way.

Fun Fact

Glossophobia

Valentine's biggest fear is giving speeches. The day she has to give one in school she suddenly becomes "sick". Peter says " Another oral exam, huh? You should relax and enjoy it. It could be worse" (Card 22). Then Valentine says "I don't know how" (Card 22).